Pinecrest High School

Pinecrest High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
250 Voit Gilmore Rd,  Southern Pines, NC
Moore County Schools
3.7
3.3
2,290 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Stephanie Phillips
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
28:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
83
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
62.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
272:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
60.4%
Black
16.2%
Hispanic
13.9%
Two or more races
7%
Asian
1.7%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 496 Students
North Carolina State University 475 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 347 Students
Appalachian State University 339 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 242 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 238 Students
East Carolina University 236 Students
Duke University 163 Students
Sandhills Community College 163 Students
Western Carolina University 162 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 154 Students
Biology 149 Students
Nursing 131 Students
Psychology 129 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 76 Students
Chemistry 57 Students
Political Science and Government 52 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 47 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 44 Students
Pre-Law Studies 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 345 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/29/2025
through out my whole high school time period I have had great teachers who have helped me improve and helped me try to be the best me I can be aswell as helped me find a great group of friends and have challenged me to keep pushing myself
4.0 Freshman
4/22/2025
Pinecrest highschool actually is where I found my people and became happy. It's a great community, I love the band. I would like too see a change in maybe drug use or vaping but that's apart of every highschool and out of there control so I understand.
5.0 Sophomore
3/14/2025
Pinecrest High School offers a wide range of classes to take to prepare students for their future career. This has allowed me to explore what I want to do before leaving for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 15 Reviews
2.0 parent
4/24/2026
My experience with this school is horrible. My son is EC with an IEP that no one follows. The school administration, teachers, and staff are abysmal with parent communication, racial bias, and consistency in standards. My student is not the only one with this experience. Teachers and administration...
5.0 parent
10/15/2025
I have a senior and a graduate from Pinecrest. They both had positive experiences. The graduate is now working on a master’s degree.
5.0 other
5/4/2024
Great learning experiences, great teachers, very safe
4.0 student
5/17/2022
Everything here is good, I will not fight that fact. But it's the actual administration that makes no sense. The teachers teach well, and everything there makes sense. Let's give an example. The councilors. They aren't there to help us. They are here so that if something goes wrong, no one could bla...

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Pinecrest High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Southern Pines, NC, in the Southern Pines neighborhood, and is served by the Moore County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,290 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 28:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Pinecrest High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $513,382. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvary Christian School, Southern Middle School, Moore Montessori Community School, and more. Learn more about what Southern Pines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pinecrest High School.

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